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Greece and Persia 47 Sessions | 36 Study Questions
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1. Context and overview of Ancient History GCSE, specifically the Greek and Persian component
2. Overview of Persian empire 559-465 BC
3. The Rise of the Persian Empire: Accession of Cyrus and the conquest of the Medes. Ancient sources: evaluation
4. The conquest of Lydia. The treatment of conquered peoples
5. Conquest of Babylon. Treatment of conquered peoples, including the liberation of the Jews
6. Pasagardae
7. The death of Cyrus Accession of Cambyses
8. Conquest of Egypt by Cambyses
9. Cambyses as ruler of Egypt
10. The death of Cambyses. The accession of Darius
11. Darius’ restoration of control over the empire
12. Darius’ construction projects. Administration of the empire. Culture and religion under Darius.
13. Expansion of the empire into the Aegean, India and Scythia
14. Relationship between Greeks and Persians. Ionian Revolt.
15. Mardonius’ expedition into Greece 493/2 BC
16. Invasion of Greece in 490. The Battle of Marathon.
17. The death of Darius. The accession of Xerxes 486 BC. The completion of Darius’ building programmes.
18. Xerxes’ invasion of Greece: motives and preparation
19. The invasion of Greece. The Battle of Thermopylae.
20. Sack of Athens Battle of Salamis
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Rome and its neighbours 44 Sessions | 29 Study Questions
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1. The foundations of Rome: from kingship to republic, 753–440 BC
2. The geography of Rome and the sources we have
3. The Myths of Aeneas
4. Romulus and Remus
5. Myth and reality of 8th century BC Rome: what does the archaeological and literary evidence tell us about the foundation of Rome?
6. Romulus 753 BC-716 BC Romulus’ political initiatives The role of the senate.
7. Numa 716-672 BC. The succession of Numa. Numa’s religious policies and reforms. Use of diplomacy.
8. Tullus Hostilius 672-642 BC
9. Ancus Marcius 642-617 BC
10. Myth vs reality of 7th century Rome. What does the archaeological and literary evidence tell us about this period of Rome’s history?
11. Lucius Tarquinius Priscus/Tarquin the Elder 616-578 BC
12. Servius Tullius 578-534 BC
13. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus/Tarquin the Proud 534-509 BC
14. The reign of Tarquinius Superbus
15. Myth vs reality of 6th century Rome. What does the archaeological and literary evidence tell us about this period of Rome’s history?
16. The removal of Tarquinius Superbus. The rape and suicide of Lucretia. Lucius Junius Brutus.
17. The creation of the early Republic
18. Military challenges to the early republic and the Roman response. The Battle of Silva Arsia.
19. Lars Porsena. Battle of Regilius 499 BC.
20. Myth vs reality for the beginnings of the republic
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